Defendants who are convicted of, or take pleas to, misdemeanor offenses are often placed on unsupervised probation. Most people have some idea of what probation entails, but few know what unsupervised probation is. Unsupervised probation comes with some conditions, and it is important to understand those before accepting a plea that will place you on probation.

Many criminal defendants are so excited to see the word “dismissed” that they don’t pay much attention to the next two words. In short: “without prejudice” means your charge or charges could come back. You may not be entirely out of the woods yet.

Many people charged with a domestic violence offense believe the victim is the one “pressing charges” and thus the victim can get the case dismissed. That is not the case. The State, or prosecution, is the one that brings and prosecutes domestic violence offenses.

If a police officer suspects you are driving under the influence, he or she may have you perform field sobriety tests. Often, the officer will not even ask you if you consent to the tests – they will just start doing them. So you may be thinking – do I have to do the tests?

A lot of clients are confused about how they ended up with a domestic violence charge for what seems like a relatively minor incident with someone they are not intimately involved with. What makes something “domestic violence”?

Following a DUI arrest, you may concerned about your future – wondering how a DUI charge may affect future jobs. Unfortunately, in Arizona, you cannot expunge a criminal conviction. That means once you have a conviction, it will always stay on your record. This is why it is important to try to avoid a conviction, if at all possible. If you are facing DUI charges, consult with a lawyer to find your best options.

There are few things as stressful as being charged with a crime. Not only are you concerned with the potential life-long implications of a criminal conviction, but you are also worried about the financial hardship it will cause you and your family. So, you take to the Internet to find an affordable lawyer, but who do you trust?